1) The Antidote to Shame Webinar (Act Quickly: This Webinar is on the 26 of March!!)
Shame is the most effective means to disempower women global workers. But without shame, they can change the world for good. GRC enables Christian global workers to Thrive, and Velvet Ashes is encouragement for women serving overseas. Together, they are providing a seminar series to resource all of your women global workers. Click to https://retreat.velvetashes.com/shop/the-antidote-to-shame-webinar/
2) Quarantined? Use the time to evaluate Didasko’s free missions training!
How about using your time in quarantine to evaluate Didasko’s material? Perhaps you could recommend it to prospective missionaries. The courses are well researched, self-paced, video-based, and free of charge. See https://www.dasko.org. To have a look at the detailed evaluator’s guides, visit https://www.dasko.org/evaluator.
3) A Missiology of Social Distancing: Ministry Innovation during Biosecurity Crises
What are the missiological implications of the Coronavirus? The missions community needs some deep thinking about how “social distancing” and crashing economies due to major biosecurity events will affect the world and the future of ministry. First, try reading this short post: http://muslimministry.blogspot.com/2020/03/a-missiology-of-social-distancing.html. Then please share your reaction below.
4) Partnership between UWM & GoTEN to Open Refugee Center at Vickery Meadow, Dallas
More than 350 unreached people groups live in North America. Vickery Meadows, Dallas TX is one place where many have lived lives most of us can’t imagine. UWM and GoTEN are building a team to reach the unreached there with the Gospel through holistic ministry with training and team ministry. interested? Call Mark +1(704)517-0255.
5) Online TESOL training: Teaching Oral Skills Effectively
Even with the COVID-19 virus pandemic you can still get valuable TESOL training to equip you to teach English more effectively, including pronunciation, conversation, and listening comprehension. The Institute for Cross-Cultural Training is offering a one-day Basics of ESL Teaching workshop, on April 4. For more information, contact icct@wheaton.edu or visit… https://www.wheaton.edu/academics/academic-centers/institute-for-cross-cultural-training/tesol-courses-and-workshops/
6) Visual Media Strategy Forum
Create International and Visual Story Network are hosting their next Visual Media Strategy Forum online on April 2, 2020. This is for content creators, disciple-makers and media influencers with a heart for the least-reached. They will celebrate the 150 completed films and explore how to synergize with media to movement strategies. You can register at http://www.global2020vision.com/vmsf/.
7) Free Training For Your Church Members on How to Have Life Group at Home
Imagine – a free, ready-to-rock-and-roll training on how to have church and/or life group at home. And – the perfect online tool for learning disciple-making movement (DMM) strategies and life principles. It’s free of charge because of the donors who have gone before us. And you can use Zoom, with breakout rooms, to share the course with others. https://zume.vision/articles/how-to-have-church-at-home
8) Pray With This 4-Minute PrayerCast Video About the Corona Virus at Your Church or Group
How they cranked out such a great, world-class video so quickly, we’ll never know. But it’s gripping – and poignant. It will whisk your congregation or group through the entire world, praying as you go. Includes prayer for people, the economy, the hurt. Amazing music (as always) by Michael Thompson and Darrow. https://prayercast.com/coronavirus.html
9) We’re Grateful For…
…the grand Brigada partner who sent $50 because he cares about helping Christian global workers thrive. Thank you! Want to help like this partner did? Has Brigada ever helped you? Just click “Donate” at http://brigada.org . Secure connection. You won’t be added to a fundraising list. No one will call. And you’ll continue to receive add-free Brigadas.
10) The Last Bit: Let’s Assemble a Great List of Cool Tools for Online Collaboration
With some great online “cool tools,” you can beat the Covid-curse of isolation. Start with Zoom. Now there’s a stock I bet you wish you’d purchased. It’s hands-down the simplest way to get your group or church together online. Use their “Zoom Rooms” feature to break out into small groups. https://zoom.us/. But there are tons more choices in the individual post: read more…
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